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Prolific Nigerian romance scammer boss arrested by the CSD police twice in just over two years

Prolific Nigerian romance scammer boss arrested by the CSD police twice in just over two years

September 28, 2023

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Wacky situation where a trusted 50-year-old Chief Financial Officer in a Thai conglomerate paid out ฿6.2 billion or $250 million to her online medical doctor… Read More ›

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister

August 28, 2023

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

In reality, the shuttering of Facebook in Thailand is not a viable option as it would have a catastrophic impact on the country’s online economy… Read More ›

Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners

Biggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreigners

August 18, 2023

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Deputy Immigration Bureau Chief Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart explained that the operation carried out by a special task force was part of a programme… Read More ›

Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

July 9, 2023

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With two weeks to go before another phoney election in Cambodia to preserve the illusion of democracy which has already seen the main opposition party… Read More ›

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

July 8, 2023

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

29-year-old US live streaming star Ice Poseidon or Mr Paul Denino in despair after being charged by police under Thailand’s strict pornography laws after a live… Read More ›

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

July 6, 2023

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New Facebook verification service and blue tick will be quite similar to Twitter’s but Mark Zuckerberg is promising personal support at the end of the… Read More ›

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

July 6, 2023

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

One discounted option that may emerge as the political stakes grow and the danger of instability becomes apparent is the inclusion of the Bhumjaithai Party… Read More ›

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

China censors top journalist who raised disturbing questions about the country’s failing economy

June 27, 2023

Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The censorship of a highly regarded business journalist and economic analyst comes just months after leading American banks in Beijing were ordered to censor financial… Read More ›

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

Chinese invasion claim by Chuwit saying there are now 3 million new arrivals in tourist hotspots

June 5, 2023

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On Monday, Chuwit clarified that not all the 3 million new Chinese residents arriving here to do business were either bad or grey actors. Many… Read More ›

Thailand’s economy at a tipping point as markets wake up to the potential for political turmoil

Thailand’s economy at a tipping point as markets wake up to the potential for political turmoil

May 30, 2023

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Baht is down against the dollar but what may take Thailand’s leadership by surprise is both the perception of the election result outside the kingdom… Read More ›

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

Am Cyanide sues activist who raised alarm over alleged killing spree. Former lawyer summoned

May 24, 2023

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The use of Thailand’s defamation laws which include both civil court and criminal court proceedings, by those accused of wrongdoing even when facing court arrest… Read More ›

US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost

US TV late-night star Conan O’Brien to feature Bangkok in HBO travel show in possible tourism boost

May 20, 2023

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The filming of the show took place in May and should help boost Western tourists to the kingdom with figures showing the majority of the… Read More ›

Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change

Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change

May 12, 2023

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Royal Thai Army Commander-in-chief emphasised the importance of peace in the country to grow the economy as also the army’s key goal. He said he… Read More ›

Court rejects order against Chuwit as he predicts Bhumjaithai Party to win fewer seats than in 2019

Court rejects order against Chuwit as he predicts Bhumjaithai Party to win fewer seats than in 2019

May 11, 2023

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Political pundits this week however disagreed with Mr Chuwit’s assessment suggesting that the party may return anywhere from 60 to 70 MPs and be a… Read More ›

Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP 

Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP 

May 10, 2023

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Allegations against the Move Forward Party leader, if taken up by the Election Commission and forwarded to the Constitutional Court, could see him barred from… Read More ›

Thai King and Queen to be at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III

Thai King and Queen to be at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III

May 3, 2023

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The Thai royal couple will join other Heads of State and royalty from Europe and Asia at the ancient ceremony which is being made available… Read More ›

Thailand’s biggest serial killer suspect legally protected from the death penalty as horror grows

Thailand’s biggest serial killer suspect legally protected from the death penalty as horror grows

May 1, 2023

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The scale of the horror linked with this case is mind-numbing with each case representing, by the callous nature of the murders, a deeply traumatic… Read More ›

Anutin may give up politics if the latest opinion poll giving Bhumjaithai Party 3% proves correct

Anutin may give up politics if the latest opinion poll giving Bhumjaithai Party 3% proves correct

April 18, 2023

Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The discrepancy between different opinion polls, studies and reputable political punditry that has talked up Bhumjaithai’s prospects of becoming Thailand’s second-largest party while a major… Read More ›

Chuwit vows to continue his crusade against the Bhumjaithai Party and marijuana despite order

Chuwit vows to continue his crusade against the Bhumjaithai Party and marijuana despite order

April 7, 2023

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Activist plans to appeal the court order on Friday and to stage a public rally at Victory Monument at 5 pm in his campaign calling… Read More ›

Fear-mongering, fake news and disinformation being stoked in China against visiting Thailand

Fear-mongering, fake news and disinformation being stoked in China against visiting Thailand

March 24, 2023

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Thai officials through the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing were forced this week to issue a reassurance to potential Chinese visitors to the country regarding… Read More ›

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